Federation University Australia

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Related Careers

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Discover how environmental science integrates with the management of conserving and rehabilitating natural and degraded ecosystems. With a strong focus on the Australian environment, you will explore subject areas such as ecology and wildlife, water and climate, mine site rehabilitation, landscape management and environmental restoration. Learn through practical experiences including fieldwork in arid coastal and forested areas and gain the knowledge, skills and experience in demand by industry and government departments. Gain valuable industry experience with 60 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Mount Helen (Ballarat)	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	N/A
Berwick	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	N/A
Gippsland (Churchill)	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	N/A
Online	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

360 credit points over 3 years, including a Co-op paid placement - 60 days minimum.

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Scientific Communication, Biodiversity Conservation, Scientific Practice, Professional Identity, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Earth. This course provides you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Industry Placement model. You will undertake a minimum of 60 days (450 hours) paid placement relevant to your studies - contributing directly to course credits.

Entry requirements

Year 12: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or any Science.Non Year 12: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST)
or Successful completion of a VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.